Technology/Utilities

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Cedar Falls offers state-of-the-art technology, progressive industry partners, and an abundant labor force that embraces a strong Midwestern work ethic. Because of these The Cedar Falls Industrial qualities, Cedar Falls’ Industrial and Technology Parks have become the country’s & Technology Parks premier destinations for all types of businesses, particularly distribution, logistics, have more than 7 million manufacturing, and technology-based companies. The more than 170 companies in square feet of developed our industrial & technology parks employ nearly 7,000 people. building space.

Located on the south edge of the “Cedar Falls does a fantastic city, the Cedar Falls Industrial and job supporting local businesses Technology Park is less than 1/2 mile and understanding their needs. north of U.S. Highway 20, Cedar Falls’ The economic climate they freeway link to Interstate 380 and the create is precisely what new and rest of the nation. Numerous shovel- ready sites are also available, ranging growing businesses are looking from 1 acre to 100 acres, for industrial for. Here, you will also find an and corporate office sites. The park CBE Group optimal balance between that also has a World Class and 100% Fiber broadband system, incorporated recreational trails, small community feel and the and support services (hotels, banks, restaurants, a convention center), which create a opportunities that large cities unique business setting. Match these amenities with a very pro-business local government have to offer such as broadband and you have an exceptionally attractive development climate. internet and first-class business office parks.” Our 110-acre Northern Cedar Falls Industrial Park, operational in 2014, is strategically located for business success. This multi-modal park adjacent to the Waterloo Regional Tom Penaluna Chief Executive Officer and Airport, has rail service via Canadian National Railway, and provides immediate access to Chairman of the Board Highway 218 and the Interstate 380 freeway link, also known as the Avenue of the Saints CBE Group that stretches from Minneapolis/Saint Paul to St. Louis. cedarfalls.com The World Takes Note of Our Advanced Technology As Iowa’s first Gigabit city, all eyes are on Cedar Falls. The President of the United States had to visit in 2015 to see it for himself. Google named Cedar Falls their 2014 Iowa digital “eCity” -- which in essence means Cedar Falls is the best city in Iowa for e-commerce. These amazing accolades were largely realized due to the forward thinking and investment by our municipal utility company, Cedar Falls Utilities (CFU). CFU constructed and manages a citywide fiber network that competes with some of the best networks in the world. In 2015, it was ranked 4th worldwide, coming in behind Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Paris -- and almost 100 times faster than the national average! This World Class and 100% Fiber broadband system gives businesses a major e-commerce advantage, and residents an unbelievably exceptional online experience.

CFU is also dedicated to keeping businesses and residents connected to affordable and reliable electric, gas and water. When all of their services are bundled together, customers enjoy some of the biggest savings in the state -- more than $612 savings per household per year compared to 20 major Iowa communities from a study in 2013!

CFU remains focused on the future. They have made continued investments in fiber and communications, and look forward to keep our city a leader by diversifying into new energy sources, including wind and solar. Upgrades to the electric infrastructure, LED streetlights, a new natural gas border station and other improvements will keep Cedar Falls the best place to call home for your business and family. Learn more about all CFU has to offer at www.CFU.net.